Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Travel Schedule

Hi everyone,
Well, now is when the real adventure begins!
We already have dances prepared, as well as skate stunts.
Now we have to tie it all together with dramas (also know as "human videos"). The common theme that the team has agreed upon for our production is Passion; really how God's full and abundant life gives us a passion for God and seeing the lost come to know Him!! Last year in Costa Rica, our dominant theme was Purpose- what does God have in store for you and how does that tie in with your overall destiny? It was really amazing to see lives touched. As I write this, a particular ministry time comes to mind. We were at a tiny church (literally less than 25 people), and there was a girl there that was so beautiful, but God made it apparent to me that she had such a vulnerability because she was so tenderhearted. I started praying for her, as did another team member, and she started weeping. I believe that God was truly healing her brokenness and restoring the dreams that He put within this young woman when she was younger. This was one life that God truly touched; I can only hope that many more young people experienced the power of God's love while we were there! I can't wait to share so many wonderful, life-giving insights that God has imparted to me within the past year since Costa Rica '07. Because *Passion: Costa Rica 2008*, HERE WE COME!!

~Lysandra Elena ; )~

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Costa Rica Team '08

Hi Everyone!
This summer a group of teens and adult leaders will embark upon a journey. We will be ministering in Costa Rica from July 21st through August 6th, 2008. We look ahead with much anticipation and excitement as the dates for the trip draw nearer and nearer. Last night, we had a team meeting that consisted of a barbeque and a mini-production planning meeting, as well as a time of prayer. It was awesome to see God impart His vision, individually as well as corporately. Please keep us in your prayers- that we may see the vision that God is sending us out with, and have the "wings" (by God's grace), to get there!

Blessings,

Lysandra Elena